Current± Predicts: The energy transition in 2021, part twelve
Part twelve of the Current± Predicts series sees a number of experts from Smarter Grid Solutions offer their take on the energy transition in 2021.
Articles tagged with: policy
ScottishPower targets green hydrogen 'success story' with new business unit
A new business division focused on green hydrogen has been created by ScottishPower, with its first projects expected next year.
Negative pricing extended in CfD rules as clarity on energy storage, renewables integration yet to come
The government has confirmed that it will extend the negative pricing rule for projects bidding in next year’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, but will further consult with the industry on potential amendments for energy storage and system flexibility.
Government sets sights on 2 million new green jobs with creation of taskforce
The government has announced the formation of the Green Jobs Taskforce to support the creation of 2 million new jobs.
Government 'no longer has any excuses' as analysis shows 2030 ICE ban could create 32k jobs
Bringing in a 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles could create 32,000 new jobs and increase GDP by 0.2%, equivalent to £4.2 billion.
Centrica joins UK’s largest vehicle fleet operators in calling for a 2030 ICE ban
The UK’s four biggest vehicle fleet operators – Centrica, DPD UK, Royal Mail and BT and Openreach – have joined the mounting calls for a 2030 ban on sales of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Five things we learned at the EV World Congress 2020
This week's EV World Congress saw a collection of the world's EV experts gather virtually to share their insight and views. Here, Current± has collated some of the key points discussed over the three day event.
In July, energy supplier Good Energy launched the UK’s first ever heat pump tariff, raising a question about what will drive the adoption of the technology going forwards?
Energy white paper to be published in autumn says Kwarteng
The heavily delayed energy white paper will be published in autumn, minister Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed last week.